Niladri Kumar
Niladri Kumar & Yashwant Vaishnav
Howard Assembly Room
46 New Briggate
May 16, 2024
7:30 PM GMT+1
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About this concert
What is the heart of Indian music? What is the power of melody?
Celebrated Sitar maestro and ‘maverick musician’ Niladri Kumar joins us in Leeds for the first time to bring an unparalleled immersive experience to the stage. Showcasing the expanse of classical Indian heritage through this unique, captivating and popularly loved style – he steals the heart and stirs the soul.
Experience music through one of the most revered instruments of India, accompanied by Tabla sensation Yashwant Vaishnav.
Presented in partnership with South Asian Arts-uk, in association with United Sounds Entertainment.
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A year-round festival of music, performance and ideas, in the heart of Leeds.
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Niladri Kumar Biography
NILADRI KUMAR, the son and disciple of Sitar Maestro Pandit Kartick Kumar, is a maverick musician. He started learning the sitar at the tender age of four and did his first public performance at the age of six. Hailed as one of the more serious young exponents of Indian Classical Music, Niladri's flashes of unparalleled brilliance is a result of years of learning and a lineage of five generation of sitar players. This has led to a profound understanding of the artistic aspects & nuances of diverse gharana styles and a mastery of technical skill.
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